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The Horse and Groom by the River Lea

J. T. Wilson

1871

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Horse and Groom by the River Lea is a 1871 watercolor by J. T. Wilson, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: J. T. Wilson
When & what style?: 1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a serene scene by the River Lea. In the foreground, a horse and groom stand near a table with people sitting at it. The background features a large house with a balcony and a garden. The painting's use of soft colours and gentle brushstrokes creates a peaceful atmosphere. The artist has paid attention to the details of the scene, from the horse's harness to the people's clothing. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this beautiful piece of art, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour from 1871 by J. T. Wilson depicts the Horse and Groom pub situated beside the River Lea. The work formed part of John Edmund Gardner’s collection of London topographical prints and drawings, which passed through several owners before the Hoxton, Homerton, Hackney and Bethnal Green material was purchased by the Hon. Arthur Villiers and donated to Bethnal Green Museum.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. T. Wilson

J. T. Wilson painted quiet scenes of 19th-century Hackney in watercolour. In *The White House, Hackney Marsh* (1869) and *The Flying Horse, Hackney* (1869), he captured pubs and riverside life along the Lea, using light…

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